Vellicate and Wag

Vellicate

Vellicate verb - Touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements.

Wag and vellicate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wag" instead a verb "Vellicate".

Wag

Wag verb - To move from side to side or up and down with quick jerky motions.
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Vellicate and wag are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Vellicate" instead a verb "Wag".
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